Press release | 19 Aug, 2009
Full worth of wetlands can now be revealed
A new way to assess the real worth of wetlands has been released today by IUCN. It is now possible to measure the economic value of a wetland at the same time as assessing species that live there and the importance of a wetland for people’s livelihoods.
Press release | 19 Jul, 2009
Ganges River Dolphin in dire straits
Dolphin hotspots must be protected if the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) is to survive in the Brahmaputra river system, according to a recent study.
Press release | 08 Jul, 2009
Poaching crisis as rhino horn demand booms in Asia
Rhino poaching worldwide is poised to hit a 15-year-high driven by Asian demand for horns, according to new research.
Story | 30 Jun, 2009
World Heritage Convention: safeguarding our natural heritage
At this year’s meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Seville, Spain, two new natural sites were added to the World Heritage List, following the advice of IUCN. Another 11 cultural sites were added to the prestigous list of the most valuable places on Earth.
Story | 29 Jun, 2009
A compendium of key decisions on the conservation of natural World Heritage Properties via the List of World Heritage in Danger
Press release | 28 Jun, 2009
World Heritage in Danger - IUCN
The Danger List of World Heritage Sites needs radical change if is to remain an effective conservation tool, according to a report released today by IUCN.
Story | 28 Jun, 2009
Tubbataha Reefs National Park, the Philippines
Angelique Songco, Park Manager of Tubbataha Reefs National Park, explains a bit more about the park as part of this month's focus on protected areas.
Press release | 26 Jun, 2009
Belize barrier reef and Los Katios park in danger
The Belize Barrier Reef System and Los Katios National Park in Columbia are the two natural sites added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN.
Press release | 25 Jun, 2009
Two new natural wonders on World Heritage List
The Wadden Sea, on the coast of Germany and the Netherlands, and the Dolomites mountains in Northern Italy have been inscribed on the World Heritage List, following IUCN’s recommendations.
Press release | 24 Jun, 2009
Third of open ocean sharks threatened with extinction
The first study to determine the global conservation status of 64 species of open ocean (pelagic) sharks and rays reveals that 32 percent are threatened with extinction, primarily due to overfishing, according to the IUCN Shark Specialist Group.